Boston's Revolutionary and Drunken Past with Beer Included
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Boston, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Save time—and money—and pair your Boston sightseeing with a frothy brew or two on this combination history tour and tavern crawl. Meet your guide and set off with just a small group for company. Wander along the city’s Freedom Trail, and see several key Boston attractions—all while your guide shares the stories and history behind the sights. As you go, stop for refreshing beers in several centuries-old taverns.
- Enjoy two fun activities without having to book multiple tours
- Explore Boston’s Freedom Trail, and learn all about the city’s history
- Visit multiple historical taverns to enjoy included beers
- A small-group tour means a more personalized experience
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesA beer or cider is included at each of the three historic taverns where the tour stops.
- Gratuity for Tavern Staff
- Small Group Experience
- Gratuity for Tour Guide (discretionary)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1 Park St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Meet your guide at Boston Common, at the corner of Park Street and Tremont Street. Your tour guide will be standing under the black hanging sign that reads "Boston Common." The closest address for GPS purposes is 1 Park Street.
End point
- 11 Marshall St, Boston, MA 02108, USA
Near Faneuil Hall
Itinerary
1
Freedom Trail
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- All guests must be 21 years of age or older with valid ID. No exceptions.
- All guests must complete a liability waiver.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Felicia_C, Aug 2026
Brian was a fantastic guide! He is a local and was even a guide at the Massachusetts State House before joining this company. I really enjoyed learning about the Freedom Trail and the history of the pubs we visited. The only thing I would have loved was more variety in the ciders, but that's more on the pubs than the tour.
Shelly_M, Jul 2026
This tour was a lot of fun. Brooke was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. Taverns were cool. Plenty to drink.
Thomas_D, Jul 2026
Brian the tour guide was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable of history and old pubs and beer. Very friendly. Length of tour was perfect as well. We felt like we saw a lot of places on our list.
Zane_W, Jul 2026
Really great tour with wonderful guides! It truly is a great tour for those who love history, beer, or just having a great time in a historic city. My girlfriend (who doesn’t care for history nor beer) still enjoyed the tour and learned a lot of fun “trivia”. I think that the relaxed vibes of the tour was the most enjoyable part, no one takes themselves too serious and everyone has a great time trying new things. I would recommend this tour (and tour company) to anyone that asks!
Steve_K, Jun 2026
It was a terrific way to learn about Boston history and enjoy local brews. It was amazing to find so much history in such close proximity.
Suzy_L, May 2026
Excellent tour. Our lead guide for the afternoon, Brooke, is a history PhD. Very knowledgeable, coupled with an engaging style and a great sense of humor. And, of course, there is good beer. A winning combo.
Susan_R, May 2026
Our tour guide, Brooke, was amazing and fun! The history of Boston just rolled off her tongue, The tour touched on many historic sites with Brooke detailing its history. The “fun” happened learning about 3 of Boston’s oldest taverns, tasting various beers, of which Brooke also was very knowledgeable on!
It was nice to have a small group too!
Would definitely recommend anyone to sign up for this tour…try to request Brooke!!!
Brenda_D, May 2026
This tour was a lot of fun! The guide was very knowledgeable and the walking was easy. It was great to see some new bars off the beaten path.
Stacey_T, Apr 2026
Such a great tour from beginning to end. Kelly was a fantastic tour guide. She made it so informative yet fun!! Would definitely do this one again.
Tracy_W, Apr 2026
It was a wonderful tour. Lots of fun and our
tour guide Kelly was very knowledgeable and did a great job. We loved stopping in the different taverns for a drink as well, really made for a great time!
Roudell_W, Oct 2025
This experience was great, our tour guide Kelly was fantastic. Would highly recommend this tour. Kelly made history fun, the bars were cool to experience, and the beers hit the spot.
Theresa_S, Sep 2025
Kelly was an amazing tour guide! The small group was perfect! The bars and beer choices were on point! Great experience!
John_M, Jul 2025
First time visitor to Boston and what a treat to learn its history from an absolute treasure of a tour guide and historian. Oh, and beers, too! Brooke Barbier has a personality that makes history come alive and as I discovered, no place in America better than Boston with its rich and storied past. I was happy to support Brooke and buy both of her books. I'm halfway thru Boston in the American Revolution and it's like being on the tour again. Her voice comes through the pages making each page as fun as it was on tour. Thank you, Brooke!
Holly_R, Jul 2025
Brian was great. Fun walk around Boston, learned about the history of Boston and visited some cool pubs!
Tammy_L, Jun 2025
Our guide was amazing! Her knowledge was only second to her personality. She spoke to each of us on a personal level and related the history to our interests. She has a PhD in Am History and you can tell she loves her job.
Michelle_A, Jun 2025
Great tour with Brooke! Lots of fun with history tidbits dropped along the way. Cool pubs visited and a nice small group.
Eric_B, Jun 2025
Kelly was excellent! She was fun, energetic and made for a fun way to get some history and have some beers along the way!
DrRyan_C, May 2025
Brooke was incredibly fun and knowledgeable! Such a fantastic experience! Must do Boston activity. Can’t recommend enough!
Lauren_M, Mar 2025
I love history as much as I enjoy beer, and as it turns out, now I love Boston as much as both of those. For real, wash a city, and this tour helped bring the past alive. Thanks for such a good afternoon! May buy the new book online:)
Pam_R, Dec 2024
Our guide, Kelly, was great. We learned some interesting things and drank some delicious beer. It sucks that the tour is non-refundable. We paid for another couple to join us, but her father died and they obviously had to fly home and miss the tour. Seems like there should be exceptions to the rule allowed.
Paige_L, Nov 2024
Great tour and experience with Brooke, our tour guide. It was fun and informative. The time flew by.
James_D, Oct 2024
Brooke was awesome! She was so knowledgeable about Boston and America's history. There was not a single dull moment. The drinks came out quickly and the story never stopped. This tour is highly recommended
Michelle_F, Oct 2024
Fun tour! Brooke, our guide was very knowledgeable about Boston landmarks and stories. Nice small group so Brooke took time to get to know each one of us ! All the beers and ciders were excellent!
Shelley_H, Sep 2024
Kelly was an excellent tour guide! We really enjoyed the beer stops and her level of knowledge at every stop. Will enthusiastically recommend to friends and family.
Sandra_M, Sep 2024
Tour is delivered as described and promised. Ella - our tour guide -was fun, knowledgeable, energetic, and fantastic company!
Anthony_R, Sep 2024
Guide was really friendly, knew their history, the beers were really tasty, and even liked the special historic brew.
JillianHuldie, Aug 2024
The best way to learn about history. Brooke was an amazing tour guide & storyteller. We wanted to hang with her all day! The tavern stops were just as fun and interesting. The beer was an added bonus. Highly, highly recommend!!
Cindy_W, Aug 2024
Kelly was a great tour guide. Had a blast! Now I know I love cider beer. Yay. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that likes beer and wants history info and a few extra stories.
Joe_D, Jul 2024
Overall great tour, great history insights and Beer! Brooke was fantastic! My group had a great time.
Christine_L, Jul 2024
Fun and very informative. The guide really knows his stuff. Nothing beats history with a few delicious beers.
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